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title: "Ukraine Women's Basketball Team Crushes Luxembourg in EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Opener"
description: "The Ukraine women's basketball team secured an away victory over Luxembourg (64:52) in their EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers opener. Alina Yagupova became the game's top scorer with 20 points."
date: 2026-11-11T20:54:00.606Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-womens-basketball-luxembourg-eurobasket-2027
tags: [basketball, ukraine-women, eurobasket-2027, qualifiers, luxembourg]
author: "Inna Kinsheva"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Ukraine Women's Basketball Team Crushes Luxembourg in EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Opener

![Ukraine women's national basketball team in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers match against Luxembourg](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/11/zhenskaya-sbornaya-ukrainy-baskebol-lyuksemburg-evrobasket-2027/zhenskaya-sbornaya-ukrainy-baskebol-lyuksemburg-evrobasket-2027-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Ukraine defeated Luxembourg 64:52 in the opening match of the EuroBasket 2027 second round qualifiers
- The Ukrainians started the match with a 13:0 run and led by 11 points after the first quarter
- Alina Yagupova became the top scorer with 20 points, Tetyana Yurkevych added 18
- Ukraine sits second in the group, led by France (who beat Great Britain 104:57)
- Next matches: November 14 against Great Britain, November 17 against France in Riga

The Ukraine women's national basketball team made a confident start in the second round of the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers, securing an away victory against Luxembourg with a score of 64:52. This was the opening match for the Ukrainian team in the current window, and the "blue-and-yellows" demonstrated a high level of play from the very first minutes, seizing the initiative and holding it until the final buzzer. The victory allowed the Ukrainian team to take second place in the group standings, trailing only the French national team.

### Starting Surge and Control of the Game

The Ukrainian basketball players began the match with a powerful push, executing a 13:0 opening run that immediately set the tone for the entire game. The hosts from Luxembourg managed to slightly narrow the gap during the first ten minutes, but by the end of the quarter, the "blue-and-yellows" already led by 11 points at 20:9. Such a start allowed the Ukrainians to play calmly and confidently, controlling the tempo and preventing their opponents from gaining momentum.

### Luxembourg's Resistance and the Decisive Fourth Quarter

In the second and third quarters, the Luxembourg national team attempted to turn the tide, gradually reducing their deficit. By the start of the final stretch, the gap between the teams had narrowed to five points, creating a certain tension. However, in the final quarter, the Ukrainians once again increased their aggressiveness in attack and defense, preventing their opponents from turning the match into a dramatic finale. The final score was 64:52 in favor of the Ukrainian team.

### Yagupova and Yurkevych — The Main Heroes of the Match

The top scorer of the encounter was Alina Yagupova, who tallied 20 points. Her shots and attacking plays were crucial at moments when Luxembourg attempted to close the gap. Tetyana Yurkevych added another 18 points, making a significant contribution to the team's victory. Two other players from the Ukrainian squad reached double figures, highlighting the balanced offensive potential of the team in this match.

### Group Standings and Upcoming Matches

This victory allowed the Ukraine women's team to secure second place in the group standings. The leader of the quartet is the French national team, which crushed Great Britain 104:57 in another match of the game day, demonstrating overwhelming dominance. Thus, the Ukrainians approach the end of the November window trailing the leader by just one point.

### Schedule of Remaining November Window Matches

Before the current international window closes, the Ukrainian basketball players have two more games to play. On Saturday, November 14, the "blue-and-yellows" will play away against Great Britain, with the match starting at 18:00 Kyiv time. On Tuesday, November 17, in Riga, Ukraine will host the French national team (starting at 15:00). Both matches will be crucial for determining the final group positions and prospects for the next qualifying stage.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Рывок с первых минут: женская сборная Украины ярко стартовала в отборе на Евробаскет-2027](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/basketball/rivok-iz-pershih-hvilin-zhinocha-zbirna-ukrayini-1794430107.html) - All key facts (score 64:52, 13:0 run, Yagupova and Yurkevych points, group standing, match schedule) are taken from this source without changes.

## FAQ

### What was the score in the Ukraine vs Luxembourg match?

The Ukrainian national team secured an away victory with a score of 64:52.

### Who was the top scorer of the match?

Alina Yagupova, who scored 20 points. Tetyana Yurkevych added another 18 points.

### What matches will Ukraine play during the rest of the November window?

On November 14 — an away match against Great Britain (18:00 Kyiv time), on November 17 — a match against France in Riga (15:00).

### Who leads the group after the first matchday?

The French national team, which crushed Great Britain 104:57. Ukraine is in second place.